Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 7, 2025

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Election spotlight: PSP set to field A-team against PAP in new West Coast-Jurong West GRC

It was the narrowest win for the ruling party, and political observers expect the constituency to be keenly contested again.

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Ong Ye Kung expects a three-way contest in Sembawang GRC

The PAP team will campaign on the party’s values, as well as the team’s track record, the Health Minister added.

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Marine Parade shuttle bus service set to continue beyond 1-year pilot

The service, which costs $1 million a year to operate, began in July 2024.

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S’pore may bring forward monetary easing as US tariffs set to hit growth

A cheaper currency may help Singapore exports by mitigating some of the price impact from the new tariff.

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DBS launches initiative to help heartland merchants build digital marketing skills

The bank is offering online courses to equip merchants to go digital, to help grow their customer base.

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Why was the Myanmar quake felt in Bangkok, and how safe is S’pore?

The Sumatran fault, similar to the Sagaing fault that caused the Myanmar quake, is just 400km away from Singapore.

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Science Talk: No fires, so why the haze? Why calm winds are bad for urban cities

The poor air quality in Singapore in end-March was primarily due to unusual atmospheric conditions.

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‘Yale-NUS is its people’: Alumni, students, faculty reflect as it shuts down after June graduation

While there is still sadness, they want to preserve the college’s identity and ensure its legacy endures.

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Fobo, the 40-something working professional’s new anxiety

Companies must focus on hands-on, digestible training instead of long milestone courses, writes Lin Suling.

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Man arrested for series of shop thefts at Changi Airport

He allegedly stole items such as a handbag, watches and chocolates.

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